Sexual Dysfunction and Adaptation in Couples Affected by Prostate Cancer Surgery

The recruitment status of this study is unknown because the information has not been verified recently.
Verified June 2008 by University Health Network, Toronto.
Recruitment status was  Active, not recruiting
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Information provided by:
University Health Network, Toronto
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00335634
First received: June 8, 2006
Last updated: April 21, 2011
Last verified: June 2008
  Purpose

The purpose of this study is to explore patient and partner experiences with sexual dysfunction following radical prostatectomy, in order to understand its effects on sexual and non-sexual intimacy. This will enable us to provide assistance in the future to individuals experiencing similar circumstances.


Condition
Prostate Cancer
Radical Prostatectomy
Sexual Dysfunction

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Observational Model: Case-Only
Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title: Sexual Dysfunction and Adaptation in Couples Affected by Prostate Cancer Surgery: Steps Towards a Bio-Psychosocial Model of Treatment

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Further study details as provided by University Health Network, Toronto:

Enrollment: 50
Study Start Date: June 2006
Estimated Primary Completion Date: December 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Detailed Description:

We are studying the impact of sexual dysfunction following radical prostatectomy on patient and partners' experiences of intimacy. Research with men in post-radical prostatectomy recovery indicates 25%-75% experience sexual dysfunction. Many patients experience anxiety and distress related to sexual difficulties. These experiences may progress and result in long-term problems in the relationship between patients and their partners. Despite apparent levels of effectiveness, up to half of the patients who turn to sexually assistive aids after surgical removal of the prostate discontinue use of the aids within one year. Additionally, difficulties in communicating about sexual impairments can significantly interfere with the couples' ability to achieve successful adaptation. We are interested in studying patient and partner experiences with sexual dysfunction in order to understand its effects on sexual and non-sexual intimacy.

Participation in this study will involve completing 6 confidential face-to-face interviews on three separate occasions (3-6 months, 12-15 months, and 21-24 months post-surgery). On each occasion, participants will be required to take part in a "couple's" interview with his/her partner, as well as an individual interview. The interviews will provide participants with the opportunity to discuss the impact of sexual dysfunction on mood, thoughts, and communication with their partners. Demographic information will be collected at the initial interview. As well, at each of the 3 time points, participants will also be asked to complete a questionnaire package containing 6 psychological questionnaires. All questionnaires and interview material will be kept strictly confidential.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   35 Years to 70 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population

Men with prostate cancer who have had a radical prostatectomy, and their intimate partners.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Radical prostatectomy treatment for prostate cancer at Princess Margaret Hospital or Etobicoke General Hospital
  • At least 3 months, but less than 6 months post-radical prostatectomy
  • Experience sexual dysfunction as a result of radical prostatectomy
  • Must have an intimate partner and be able to participate as a couple

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Detectable prostate specific antigen (PSA) post-radical prostatectomy
  • Patient or partner unable to speak English
  • Patient or partner unwilling to allow interviews to be recorded
  • Patient or partner unwilling to participate
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00335634

Locations
Canada, Ontario
Etobicoke General Hospital
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, M9V 1R8
The Prostate Centre, Princess Margaret Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2M9
Sponsors and Collaborators
University Health Network, Toronto
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Andrew G Matthew, PhD, C.Psych University Health Network, Toronto
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: Dr. Andrew Matthew, University Health Network
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00335634     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: PC-05-0813
Study First Received: June 8, 2006
Last Updated: April 21, 2011
Health Authority: Canada: Ethics Review Committee

Keywords provided by University Health Network, Toronto:
Prostate Cancer
Radical Prostatectomy
Sexual Dysfunction
Intimacy
Adaptation
Psychosocial Oncology

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Prostatic Neoplasms
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
Genital Neoplasms, Male
Urogenital Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Neoplasms
Genital Diseases, Male
Prostatic Diseases
Sexual and Gender Disorders
Mental Disorders

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on October 16, 2012